Name: Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup raw cashews; 2 Tablespoons maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne (depending on how much spice you like); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

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These sweet and spicy roasted cashews make a delicious snack or accoutrement to salads and desserts. They're quick to make, and they satisfy many tastes all in one scrumptious bite!

Today's recipe is one that I've been making for years!

Raw cashews are coated in a maple syrup-spice mixture and roasted to crunchy, golden perfection. This is truly the elegant counterpart to honey roasted peanuts.

My husband will eat this entire recipe, if not closely monitored.

They make a great snack, salad topping, and I personally think they'd be good atop ice cream as well.

Ingredients needed

Cashews, spices, and maple syrup on a table.

Raw cashews - You can use whole cashews or pieces.
Maple syrup
Chili powder - Make your own fresh chili powder from dried chiles for a superior taste!
Allspice
Cumin
Cayenne - Use this to your taste; if you don't care for much spice, just leave it out.
Sea salt

Recipe steps

Step 1: Begin by mixing the maple syrup with the spices and salt.

Step 2: Add in the cashews and coat them well.

Bowl with maple syrup and spices being whisked.

Step 3: Spread them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake until golden.

Step 5: Cool completely.

Recipe tips

Be sure to watch the cashews carefully after the 15 minute mark, as they can go from just right to overdone quickly. This is especially important if you have a double oven where the space between the pan and the heat source is reduced.

Allow them to cool completely once you take them out of the oven. This is when they really crisp up!